Uganda Declares Ebola-Free Amid Congo Crisis | Virginia Beach News

Uganda just declared itself Ebola-free — a major win after the last patient recovered in mid-June — even as the virus rages on in neighboring Congo. The outbreak began when Congolese patients crossed the border for treatment, unknowingly bringing Ebola with them. Uganda’s swift response — quarantining contacts, halting public transport, and even canceling a massive religious event — helped contain it. With no vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain, Uganda’s success is all the more impressive. Meanwhile, Congo’s outbreak is accelerating: over 3,200 cases and 1,400 deaths in just ten weeks — the fastest ever recorded. Experts warn that without rapid containment in hard-to-reach areas, the virus could spiral out of control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8d2afa7488cce85